Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad

Name: Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat rotini or 12 ounces rotelle pasta or 12 ounces fusilli; 1 lb peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed (30 to 35); ¼ cup olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; ¾ teaspoon salt (taste and season slowly); ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzos); 1 ¼ cups strained low-fat Greek yogurt (or whole-milk plain yogurt); ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole wheat rotini or 12 ounces rotelle pasta or 12 ounces fusilli
1 lb peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed (30 to 35)
¼ cup olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
¾ teaspoon salt (taste and season slowly)
½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzos)
1 ¼ cups strained low-fat Greek yogurt (or whole-milk plain yogurt)
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes or according to package instructions.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, garlic, 3/4 teaspoons salt, chile flakes, and cumin; marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
4
Preheat a medium frying pan over medium heat, then add shrimp and marinade.
5
Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
6
In a large bowl, toss together pasta, shrimp mixture, spinach, chickpeas, yogurt, mint, lemon juice, remaining oil, and lemon zest.
7
Season to taste with salt.
8
Serve warm or at room temperature.

802

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole wheat rotini or 12 ounces rotelle pasta or 12 ounces fusilli, 1 lb peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed (30 to 35), ¼ cup olive oil, 1 medium red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!